smiller29
Resolved by Jeremie!
How To Design Custom PCB'S
In my Inmoov project I need to develop some break-out PC boards for the signal lines and power to different parts of the robot. I have seen others that have done this and would like to ask what they may of used to do the designing with? I myself like working with Mac software but can also use Windows based products. I am looking for the easiest to use program that is free to makers like us. I have searched Google and found a lot of packages but not sure which one would be best for what I want to do.
If anyone has already done this and would be willing to share their work, it would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
FYI: After I post this question I found this post "Pcb's In Larger Robot Builds". https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/Pcb-s-In-Larger-Robot-Builds-4310
This has good information in it but it is a bit out dated and I am sure more options maybe available.
Do you guys think this is something EZ-Robot should be selling? An external power adapter PCB for servos? I could likely make it happen.
Well in my opinion yes maybe in a few configurations.
Which configurations do you suggest?
Well I think we need more than just my input but here goes I like the 6 servo config but maybe a 4 servo board would also be good. The goal most time is to supply power to servos other than using the power from the EZB's, and to provide improved wire management. The thing that I feel is important is the cabling for the signaling is the key. On a 6 servo board maybe use a 6 pin JST plug for the signal Connector and offer different length cables as options. I may use a terminal type block for power rather than the plug style.
I'm surprised that more people don't use these servo power boards. As smiller29 has stated, most people don't power the servos from the EZB and they would improve wire management. This to me, seems to be an easy way to accomplish both task. I agree that they should come in different sizes. On this particular style board you can use a servo cable turned sideways for the signal wires. This is prefer by me as I make my own cables. Also agree with smiller29 that a terminal block would be much better then having to buy a extra plug but amperage would also have to be taken into consideration when using one.
I question how many people would use them on EZ-Robots? More for the DIYer's.
My 2 cents.
Hope I helped you here Jeremie.
Herr Ball Just wanted to post your boards in my build
Well, they look real nice in there ...:D That is one real nice lay-out. Very organized. You can see already how much thought you have put into this build. Well done!
Wow that does look clean! I agree with herr ball, it’s well done. That bank of switches is a good find!